Agriculture in Haveri District: Byadgi chilli belt
Haveri is one of Karnataka's notable agricultural districts, best known for Byadgi chilli belt. Its farmland is fed by Tungabhadra, Varada and sits on predominantly black & red soil, a combination that favours cotton, maize, chilli. Unlike a generic state average, Haveri's cropping is shaped by this specific soil-and-water mix, which is why the crops and schemes below are weighted to what actually grows and sells here.
What Grows Best in Haveri
The district's main crops are Cotton, Maize (Corn), chilli, paddy. cotton leads the local economy, so Haveri farmers should track the Cotton rate closely and plan sowing, inputs and storage around it. The black & red soil here holds moisture well and suits cotton, soybean, pulses and oilseeds.
Crop Calendar for Haveri (Sowing & Harvest)
Based on Haveri's main crops, here is when to sow and harvest locally. Plan inputs, labour and credit around these windows:
| Crop | Season & Window | All-India rate (3 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🪴 Cotton | Kharif (Sow: Apr-Jun, Pick: Oct-Jan) | ₹8,250/qtl |
| 🌽 Maize (Corn) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹2,299/qtl |
| chilli | Local seasonal crop | - |
| paddy | Local seasonal crop | - |
Soil, Water & Irrigation in Haveri
With black & red soil and water from the Tungabhadra, Varada, the priority for Haveri farmers is matching irrigation to the crop. Drip and sprinkler subsidies and a solar pump can cut water and power costs significantly. A free soil health card tells you exactly which nutrients your plot needs.
Best Way to Sell cotton from Haveri
Since cotton is central to Haveri, time your sale using the live cotton rate. Compare rates at the nearest APMC mandi with the Karnataka price page. Grade and clean produce for a 15-20% premium, and list on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Haveri.
Mandi Prices in Haveri
These are the crops actually trading in Haveri's markets (Ranebennur APMC, Byadagi APMC, Savanur APMC), with the modal price per quintal reported on 1 June 2026:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Chillies | ₹1,409 | ₹60,509 | ₹35,942 |
| Groundnut | ₹2,219 | ₹8,069 | ₹4,542 |
| Sunflower/Sunflower Seed | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| Tomato | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,100 |
| Beans | ₹2,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for Haveri, Karnataka, as of 1 June 2026.
What Haveri Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, Haveri's largest crops by area were Maize (Corn), Jowar (Sorghum), Rice (Paddy). Maize (Corn) alone covered 3,07,544 ha (63% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 2,756 kg/ha, 15% below the Karnataka average. The biggest shifts since 2019-20: Sunflower area +136%, Soybean area +100%.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Karnataka avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maize (Corn) | 3,07,544 | 8,47,476 | 2,756 | 3,234 | +36% |
| Jowar (Sorghum) | 68,504 | 57,995 | 847 | 1,257 | +35% |
| Rice (Paddy) | 37,950 | 82,662 | 2,178 | 3,345 | +4% |
| Cotton | 18,287 | 36,657 | 341 | 3,353 | -67% |
| Groundnut | 13,447 | 14,816 | 1,102 | 961 | -41% |
| Soybean | 12,039 | 13,095 | 1,088 | 1,294 | +100% |
| Sunflower | 9,088 | 13,198 | 1,452 | 1,032 | +136% |
| Moong (Green Gram) | 6,721 | 2,160 | 321 | 427 | +22% |
| Gram (Chana) | 6,114 | 3,007 | 492 | 597 | +71% |
| Sugarcane | 5,437 | 3,15,273 | 57,991 | 89,000 | -14% |
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India (final estimates), via UPAg. Field crops only - vegetables, fruit and spices are counted separately. Karnataka average = sum of the state's district estimates.
Climate & Sowing Windows in Haveri
Haveri receives about 1365 mm of rain in an average year, 77% of it in June-September. The wettest month is July (324 mm). Days are hottest in April (average high 37°C) and nights coolest in January (average low 15°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in June, the usual cue for kharif sowing here.
- January days still average 31°C, too warm for wheat to yield well; the cool season suits warm-tolerant pulses, oilseeds and vegetables better.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 31° | 15° |
| February | 2 | 34° | 17° |
| March | 14 | 37° | 20° |
| April | 34 | 37° | 22° |
| May | 89 | 34° | 22° |
| June | 268 | 29° | 21° |
| July | 324 | 27° | 21° |
| August | 269 | 27° | 20° |
| September | 188 | 27° | 20° |
| October | 132 | 28° | 19° |
| November | 39 | 29° | 17° |
| December | 5 | 29° | 15° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of Haveri district (14.718, 75.3656). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Haveri Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Haveri
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- Davanagere - 72 km
- Shivamogga - 75 km
- Dharwad - 77 km
- Vijayanagara - 77 km
- Uttara Kannada - 78 km
- Gadag - 85 km
Land records and Farmer ID in Karnataka
Government Schemes for Haveri Farmers
Farmers in Haveri are eligible for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Kisan Credit Card, Soil Health Card Scheme, PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, eNAM - National Agriculture Market and more. For Haveri's cotton growers, crop insurance and the soil health card matter most for the black-soil crops here. Apply at the Haveri district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.